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Sometimes there is nothing better than a little time off. No films, no pads, no practice, just a remote control and a lot of junk food. Besides, a bye week means Northern Illinois (1-5) won’t suffer another loss this weekend.
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“It’s a perfect time,” coach Joe Novak said. “It’s a great chance to go back and analyze our offense.”
For junior quarterback Brandon Barker, it’s a chance to “think about why we play football. This is supposed to be fun.”
But a quarterback change is unlikely.
“There have been a lot of questions about that guy but I like the kid,” Novak said. “He’s a tough kid.”